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All e-permits are reviewed daily and are inspected in the field. Work that exceeds the scope of a Quick Permit, or that is not allowed under your license type, may result in the suspension or revocation of your contractor's license in Denver.

NEW 3/10/2018: Please indicate on your application if your project is related to fire damage at 1833 N. Emerson St., so that we may expedite your permits.

On your phone and just want to check permit status or schedule an inspection?Use the mobile version. Note: If you don't already have an account, you'll need to set one up using the "enter e-permits" link above first. The mobile site does not offer the full functionality of the main site.

Tutorials and Troubleshooting

Contractors: download a tutorial for guidance on

Registering for an account

Using your dashboard

Adding a contractor’s license to your account

Creating permit collections

Applying for a permit / paying & printing

Scheduling inspections

All other users: download a PowerPoint tutorial for

Paying fees online

Checking permit status

Printing your issued permit and downloading approved plans

How do I...

If you are using the mobile version of the e-permits system, just enter your record number or address in the search bar on the home page. You will need to create an account in the main e-permits portal first to be able to use the mobile site.

On a desktop

You do not need an e-permits account to check the status of permits or inspections.

(2) Type your permit number in the "Record Number" box, or to search by address, fill in the street number and street name boxes.

(3) On the results page, click the record number that corresponds to the permit you seek.

(4) The permit detail page (shown below) will tell you if the permit is in progress, issued, finaled, etc. Permit review details are located under "processing status" and inspection results are located under "inspections."

In most cases, e-permits will be able to find your parcel number for you.

1) In the online permit application, enter the street number and name in the address fields, and hit "search."

2) A pop-up will list your parcel number.

If there are multiple parcel numbers, select the radial button to the left of the number and "Associated Owners" information will appear below. Continue clicking through the parcel numbers until you see the correct ownership information, and then hit "select."

If you cannot find a parcel number through either of the above methods, the property address is likely not in Denver.

All users

Licensed contractors

For commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work when a construction permit is already issued

First, make sure you have added your license to your e-permits account.

Then, go to My Records under the Home tab in e-permits. Find the correct permit record and click the option to pay permit fees.

If you do not see a permit under My Records...

Dial 3-1-1 (720-913-1311 from outside of Denver) to be connected to e-permits staff. Have your log number, contractor's license, and project valuation when you call. Staff will create the permit record over the phone, and you can use the instructions in #2 above to pay for your permit.

Or, make sure the general contractor picking up the general construction permit gives us the M/E/P contractors' information and work valuation at that time. Then the permit record will already be created and the subcontractor can just log in to e-permits to pay for the permit and will not need to call 3-1-1 to give us that information.

Emailed as a PDF

After filling out an online application, you must complete payment before your permit will be emailed. A copy of the issued permit will be sent as a PDF attachment to the email address that was listed in the "applicant" field of the application.

Make sure to check your spam folder.

You can also print the issued permit from e-permits directly.

1) To do so, select the permit record from your My Records page (located under the Home tab).

2) Print a copy of the permit using the Reports drop-down link at the top of your screen.